Thousands Gather at Tehran Airport to Welcome Football Star Cristiano Ronaldo
Portuguese football sensation Cristiano Ronaldo receives a warm welcome in Tehran as he arrives with Saudi club Al-Nassr to face Iran's Persepolis in the AFC Champions League, marking his first visit to Iran amid enthusiastic fanfare.
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In a spectacular show of enthusiasm, thousands of Iranians flocked to Tehran's Imam Khomeini International Airport to extend a hearty welcome to Portuguese football icon Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo, who currently plays as a forward for Saudi Arabian football club Al-Nassr, touched down in the Iranian capital on Monday in preparation for Al-Nassr's upcoming match against Iran's Persepolis club in the AFC Champions League.
The renowned football superstar received a warm reception upon his arrival, with Iranian football legend Ali Daei and senior officials among those there to greet him.
The presence of Ronaldo in Iran for the first time ignited a frenzy among football enthusiasts who had gathered at the airport, eagerly hoping for a glimpse of their beloved athlete. Throughout the Iranian capital, numerous banners have been erected to welcome Ronaldo and his teammates.
As the convoy of buses, carrying Al-Nassr players including Ronaldo, made its way from the airport to their hotel in northern Tehran, fans could be seen chasing the buses, their excitement palpable. Videos capturing emotionally charged football fans waving at Ronaldo, who holds the world record for international goals, quickly circulated on social media.
Some footage showcased individuals crowding the hills surrounding the hotel where Ronaldo is accommodated, anticipating a chance to meet him. In a few instances, fervent fans even attempted to enter the hotel, as captured in videos. Heartfelt scenes included a young boy wearing Ronaldo's Al-Nassr jersey shedding tears because he couldn't access the hotel premises.
Media reports indicate that Al-Nassr players had to forgo their practice session on Monday evening ahead of their Tuesday showdown.
Persepolis manager Yahya Golmohammadi, during a press conference on Monday, hailed Ronaldo as a "legendary player" and expressed delight at hosting him in Tehran. Golmohammadi acknowledged the Portuguese star's significant impact, describing him as a source of happiness and motivation for many young Iranians. He also noted the prowess of other talented players within the Al-Nassr squad.
The arrival of Ronaldo and Al-Nassr in Iran marks a noteworthy event in the world of football, drawing the attention of fans and supporters from both nations. It's worth mentioning that Iran and Saudi Arabia re-established diplomatic relations in April of the current year, ending a seven-year hiatus that followed the storming of the Saudi Embassy in Tehran and consulate in Mashhad by angry mobs in response to the execution of a Saudi Shia cleric.
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